Expression Of Congratulations, Compliment and Gratitude

Expression Of Congratulations

      Expression of Congratulations is an expression that we use give the congratulation utterance when he or she be succeed in doing someone.

Here are some expressions of congratulations and their proper responses

CONGRATULATING	RESPONDING
I’d be the first to congratulate you on….	It’s very good of you to say so
I’d like to congratulate you on…..	How nice of you to say so
Please accept my warmest congratulations.	Thank you very much for saying so
May I congratulate you on…	I’m glad you think so
I must congratulate you.	Oh, it’s nothing special actually
It was great to hear about…	Oh, I have a lot to learn yet
Congratulations!	Oh, not really
Congratulations on….!	Oh, nothing to it, actually
Well done! / Fantastic!	Oh, thank’s

Ø   Expression Of Compliment

      Expression of Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express give praise.

3 thing that need to be noticed:

• §      General appearance
• §      When you visit someone house in first saw
• §      When other people do their best 

Expression Of Complement:

• · What a nice dress!
• · You look great.
• · You look very nice/beautiful/handsome.
• · I really must express my admiration for your dance.
• · Good grades!
• · Excellent!
• · Nice work!
• · Good job! 

Expression Of Gratitude

      Expression of Gratitude is an expression that we saw or say to express grateful feeling to other people.

Here are some expressions of gratitude and their proper responses

Expressing gratitude	Responding
I’m so grateful for…	Don’t mention it
Thank you very much for…	It was my pleasure
Thank you for	You’re welcome
That was nice of you. Thank you	No big deal
Thanks a lot for…	I’m glad that I can help you
I really appreciate….	My pleasure
Thanks. / Many thanks	Forget it
Thanks a million.	That’s what friends are
Thanks a lot	It’s all right

Example:
Dialog about:
a. Congratulations, Compliment, and Gratitude
    Tina: "Hey you.."
    Rafael: "what?.."
    Tina: "Congratulations about you.."
    Rafael: "What do you say?"
    Tina: "You are the winner... Winner of an Olympic race science. You are good boy."
    Rafael: "Ah, thank you, Na.. You are the winner too.."
    Tina: Ok.. I go first...